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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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